CNA-Chapter 21: measuring height and weight

A patient who has gained 2 lb in one day is possibly retaining what amount of fluid? a. 1 cup b. ½ gallon c. 2 quarts d. 1 liter

1 liter

The nursing assistant suspects that a patient is going to lose weight. What did the assistant observe to come to this conclusion? a. Patient prefers cream and sugar in coffee b. Patient has difficulty swallowing c. Patient likes to eat sandwiches for lunch d. Patient likes to eat fresh fruit for snacks

Patient has difficulty swallowing

What observation about a patient's oral intake should be reported to the nurse? a. Patient pushed the lunch tray away b. Patient can feed self if food is cut up and cartons are opened c. Patient had a weight loss of 2 lb in one month d. Patient ate 100% of breakfast

Patient pushed the lunch tray away

Why is obtaining an accurate patient weight important? a. Weight is an indicator of the patient's nutritional status. b. The number of caregivers is determined by the patients' weights. c. The frequency of turning and repositioning patients is determined by their weights. d. The timing of meals is determined by the patients' weights.

Weight is an indicator of the patient's nutritional status.

Which statement is true about weight measurement? a. Weight measurement does not indicate nutritional status. b. Weight measurement is the responsibility of the nurse. c. Weight measurement is the responsibility of the dietician. d. Weight measurement is an indication of patient nutritional status.

Weight measurement is an indication of patient nutritional status.

Important observations raising concerns about weight loss include all of the following EXCEPT: a. refusal to eat. b. people with diabetes who do not eat all their food. c. difficulty chewing. d. eating a full meal.

eating a full meal

A patient who is confined to a wheelchair should be weighed with a(n) _____ scale. a. upright b. mechanical lift c. bathroom d. electronic

electronic

To have an accurate weight, the patient should _____ before weighing. a. empty the bladder b. eat c. have a full bladder d. drink fluids

empty the bladder

A patient's weight is measured and recorded in pounds or: a. ounces. b. kilograms. c. grams. d. grains.

kilograms

A patient who cannot eat and drink enough food and fluids to maintain weight is at risk for developing : a. obesity. b. malnutrition. c. dehydration. d. dementia.

malnutrition

the term baseline refers to the _____ weight measurement. a. original b. discharge c. evening d. morning

original

A patient is being weighed on an upright scale, but has a tendency to lose his balance. What should be done to safely measure this patient's weight? a. Provide a walker b. Weigh the patient in bed c. Measure using an electronic chair d. Use a mechanical lift

provide a walker

When measuring weight by using a bed with a built-in scale, the nursing assistant should make sure: a. that personal property and equipment are not in the bed. b. to tell the patient their weight and then document it. c. to unlock the bed wheels and keep the curtain open. d. the patient is completely naked and on just the mattress.

that personal property and equipment are not in the bed.

What scale should be used to weigh a patient who is able to stand unaided? a. Bed scale b. Electronic chair c. Upright d. Mechanical lift

upright

Weight loss is a common problem in health care facilities because: a. patients are not allowed to eat. b. weight is affected by physical and mental conditions. c. the dietician puts everyone on a diet. d. the food is terrible.

weight is affected by physical and mental conditions.

Before weighing a patient with an electric wheelchair scale, the: a. weight of the wheelchair should be obtained. b. patient should be asked what they weigh. c. family should be asked what the patient weighs. d. patient should be weighted using a bed scale.

weight of the wheelchair should be obtained.

Which measurement is NOT likely to be used to record a patient's height? a. Feet b. Yards c. Inches d. Centimeters

yards

A patient's weight in a wheelchair is 238 lb. The wheelchair weights 12 lb. This patient's weight should be documented as being _____ lb. a. 223 b. 226 c. 238 d. 288

226

On an upright scale, a patient's upper bar balances 2 small line markings past the number 32. The bottom weight is resting on the number 100. What is this patient's weight? a. 132.67 lb b. 132.25 lb c. 132.5 lb d. 132.75 lb

132.5 lb

A patient has lost 20 lb in 6 weeks. What should the nursing assistant do with this information? a. Bring the weight loss to the attention of the nurse b. Nothing because it is being documented in the patient's chart c. Ask the patient why eating is being avoided d. Ask if the patient has a weight loss goal in mind

Bring the weight loss to the attention of the nurse